Destruction & Buyback Services
Law Enforcement · Municipal Partners · Documented Destruction · Type 07 FFL
Ironcrest Arms provides documented firearm destruction services for Virginia law enforcement agencies and municipal buyback programs. As a Type 07 FFL with SOT Class 2 status, we handle evidence-room cleanouts, seized firearm destruction, and event-day buyback processing with full chain-of-custody documentation, video records, and Certificates of Destruction. Services are offered only to licensed agencies and government entities.
Law Enforcement Destruction
For law enforcement agencies disposing of seized, forfeited, surrendered, or end-of-life department firearms. Every firearm is documented at intake, destroyed under video, and issued a Certificate of Destruction.
EVIDENCE ROOM / SEIZED / SURRENDERED
| Service | Notes | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard destruction (per firearm) | Chain-of-custody and video record | $25 |
| Bulk contract (up to 25 firearms) | Annual evidence room cleanout | $500 |
| Bulk contract (26–50 firearms) | Certificate of Destruction provided | $900 |
| Larger contracts (50+) | Custom quote, on-site or transport options | Call |
Municipal Buyback Programs
Under Virginia Code § 15.2-915.5 as amended, localities may run voluntary buyback and give-back programs for the surrender of assault firearms as defined in § 18.2-308.2:2. Surrendered firearms must be destroyed unless the surrendering party requests sale to a licensed dealer. Ironcrest Arms partners with localities to provide event-day intake, documentation, and destruction of surrendered firearms.
BUYBACK EVENT PRICING
| Service | Notes | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Event minimum / setup fee | Day-of presence, intake tables, documentation | $500 |
| Per-firearm intake & destruction | Event-rate; chain-of-custody paperwork + destruction | $35 |
| Large-capacity magazine destruction | Minimum 10 units per intake | $5/unit |
| Day-rate alternative | Flat pricing for budget-friendly procurement | $750–1,000/day |
| Post-event destruction (per unit) | Firearms held after event and destroyed at our facility | $25 |
Pricing is a starting framework and subject to refinement based on event scope, expected volume, and locality requirements. Contact us for a tailored quote.
Buyback Event Workflow
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
| Step | Locality | Ironcrest Arms |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pre-Event Setup | Publish program ordinance, advertise event, designate officers on-site | Quote, contract, pre-stage intake forms and destruction equipment |
| 2. Intake at Event | Perform all serial checks — VCheck, NCIC, and any other required records review — prior to surrender | Accept custody after locality clearance, document each firearm, issue intake receipts |
| 3. Destruction | Witness on-site or accept off-site with video documentation | Destroy per ATF-compliant method, video record, log in A&D bound book |
| 4. Documentation | Retain locality records per state retention requirements | Issue Certificates of Destruction and provide video records for locality files |
Serial number checks against VCheck, NCIC, and stolen-firearm databases are performed by the locality prior to surrender. Ironcrest Arms accepts custody only after the locality has cleared each firearm for destruction.
Disposition Options
Under § 15.2-915.5, surrendered firearms must be destroyed unless the surrendering party requests the firearm be offered for sale by public auction or sealed bid to a licensed dealer. Ironcrest Arms supports both paths:
Destruction. Default disposition. Each firearm destroyed under video with Certificate of Destruction issued to the locality.
Auction to a licensed dealer. Localities may run public auctions or sealed-bid sales as provided in the statute. Ironcrest Arms does not provide consignment or resale services. Localities running auctions are responsible for advertising, bid administration, and transfer to the winning dealer.
Compliance & Documentation
Credentials. Federal Firearms License, Type 07 Manufacturer. Special Occupational Tax, Class 2 Manufacturer (NFA). Commercial general liability and product liability insurance.
Documentation provided. Written intake receipts, chain-of-custody logs, video records of destruction, Certificates of Destruction with serial numbers and dispositions, and A&D bound book entries per ATF requirements.
Destruction method. Torch cuts to receiver, barrel, and other critical components sufficient to render each firearm permanently inoperable and non-repairable per ATF guidelines. Parts that cannot be destroyed are logged separately. Purchase orders accepted with Net 30 terms for law enforcement and government agencies.
For Virginia Residents
Ironcrest Arms does not accept direct civilian firearm destruction. If you need to dispose of a firearm you lawfully own:
Lawful sale or transfer. For firearms not prohibited from transfer, sale to a licensed dealer or a lawful private transfer remains an option. A background check is required for most transactions.
Local law enforcement surrender program. Many Virginia localities operate voluntary surrender or buyback programs under § 15.2-915.5. Contact your city or county non-emergency line.
Police surrender desk. Most Virginia police departments and sheriff's offices will accept surrendered firearms for destruction. Call ahead to confirm procedure.
Also for Law Enforcement
Patrol rifles, armorer contracts, Glock optic cuts, NFA suppressors, and post-sample machine gun programs.
IRONCREST ARMS
Written quotes, Net 30 PO terms, and references available on request. We respond to RFPs and can provide references on request.
Ironcrest Arms LLC · Type 07 FFL · SOT Class 2 Manufacturer · Richmond, Virginia